Posts for 2019-03-19

Pondering the new iPad Mini. I’ve had my Mini 4 for two years (refurb from Apple) and I use it constantly. Apple Pencil would be nice, but not a must-have. And l’m loathe to replace something that’s still working well enough. Still, I’m glad it still matters to Apple.

Why Phone Numbers Stink As Identity Proof — Krebs on Security

I recently changed phone numbers, and had to update various services that use SMS for security. Pain in the posterior. PayPal is the worst, that required much SIM-swapping.

Bercow: parliamentary democracy at work

How ironic that those who’ve accused the EU of making countries keep voting until they deliver the right result, are quite happy to do the same thing to the UK Parliament.

Constitutional crisis, my arse.

Apple’s new iPads cling to old Apple Pencil

facepalm

Well, that’s clear as mud.

Hated and hunted – BBC News

This guy ‘Fabian’ cracks ransomware for a living. He has helped a lot of people, but also made a lot of enemies in the process…

(I just wish the BBC hadn’t been so clever with the article—I’m unable to user Reading Mode on it in Safari.)

What would a world that was different, and which was better, look like?

In essence, on a morning where the world seems laden with problems I wish for a solution focussed way of thinking. The imagination to ask ‘what would a world that was different, and which was better, look like?’ And to hope that people will then try to achieve it.

A week on from closing my Facebook account. No regrets. Thankfully, I’d already pulled back my usage considerably prior to making my decision, so I’m not suffering any withdrawal symptoms.